Windows 10 bundles a bunch of inbox apps to get the most out of your digital life, but the number of apps has been growing to the point that it has become a bloatware problem.
However, it appears that Microsoft is noticing the problem, and on the next version of Windows 10 (version 1903), the company is adding changes to allow you to uninstall more apps that you may not use using the Settings app.
Starting with Windows 10 build 18262 and later, you can remove the following apps:
- 3D Viewer.
- Calculator.
- Calendar.
- Groove Music.
- Mail and Calendar.
- Movies & TV.
- Paint 3D.
- Snip & Sketch.
- Sticky Notes.
- Voice Recorder.
This is in addition to the inbox apps that you’re already able to uninstall from Windows 10:
- Microsoft Solitaire Collection.
- My Office.
- OneNote.
- Print 3D.
- Skype.
- Tips.
- Weather.
On the next version, if you want to remove the apps that come pre-installed, you can just right-click the app from the “All Apps” list in the Start menu and select the Uninstall option. Or you can go to Settings > Apps & features > Apps, select the app and click the Uninstall button.
Although Windows 10 is now loosening some of the restrictions on the apps that you can remove. You can always use PowerShell to remove any inbox app.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of Pureinfotech (est. 2010). With over 21 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS.
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